Assembly Lead

Tree Top Staffing LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC is recruiting an experienced Assembly Lead for a full-time opportunity with an established precision manufacturing organization in Rockford, Illinois.

The Assembly Lead is responsible for assembling products and components per work instructions, drawings, and quality standards while guiding a team of assemblers on the shop floor, ensuring output meets schedule and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and BOMs.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products and components according to work instructions and quality standards.
• Provide daily direction and hands-on support to assembly team members.
• Train and mentor new and existing assemblers on work instructions and tooling.
• Troubleshoot assembly, tooling, and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and complete production documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Tree Top Staffing is recruiting an experienced Assembly Lead for a full-time opportunity with an established precision manufacturing organization in Rockford, Illinois.

The Assembly Lead is responsible for assembling products and components according to work instructions, drawings, and quality standards while providing daily direction and hands‑on guidance to a team of assemblers.

This position serves as a primary point of contact on the assembly floor and combines hands‑on assembly responsibilities with team leadership, work coordination, training, troubleshooting, quality oversight, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products and components according to work instructions, drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Use hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and assembly equipment as required
• Verify parts and materials prior to assembly to ensure accuracy and quality
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure completed products meet quality requirements
• Identify and report assembly issues, defects, or missing components
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all established safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping requirements
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and other team members to meet production goals
• Provide daily direction, work assignments, and hands‑on support to assembly team members
• Train and mentor new and existing assemblers on work instructions, tooling, assembly methods, and quality standards
• Monitor production output against schedule and communicate status, delays, and constraints to the supervisor
• Troubleshoot assembly, tooling, and quality issues and implement or elevate corrective actions as appropriate
• Review completed work and documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to sign‑off
• Recommend improvements to assembly methods, workflow, and workstation layout
• Coordinate material and component availability with materials and planning personnel

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or assembly experience required
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and bills of material
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot assembly and quality issues
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a small team in a production environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation
• Strong time‑management skills and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to read and understand English

Preferred Experience

• Prior lead, trainer, or team coordination experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Experience providing hands‑on training and guidance to production employees
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical assembly, tooling, and quality issues

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for assembly tasks
• Occasional bending and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• High noise levels from operating machinery
• Exposure to fumes, dust, and mist
• Potential skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids